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EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville firefighter/paramedic Chris Hartsoe is recognized today as a Difference Maker in his community. Hartsoe is in his fourth year of service with the Edwardsville Fire Department, having been appointed in 2020. Hartsoe came to Edwardsville with experience in the fire service and emergency medical services. He had previously worked as a firefighter/paramedic in Maryville, where he had also been a paid-on-call firefighter. He had also worked EMS at Christian Hospital, Highland EMS, Troy EMS and Staunton EMS. The firefighter/paramedic said he was raised in Collinsville, where he grew up around the fire service. "I’m really happy to serve the Edwardsville community, where I live," Hartsoe said. "I’m also honored to work alongside some of the best in the fire service and to learn from them.” Chris has been married to his wife, Morgan, for five years and they have three children.

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today launched its annual Black History Month campaign, designed to honor and uplift the contributions of Black Illinoisans, business owners and leaders. As part of the month-long celebration, DCEO launched a webpage featuring events and resources, including resources to support Black-owned businesses, a social media toolkit, proclamation and more. The 2024 theme, Knowing the Past Opens Doors for the Future , pays homage to Illinois’ rich Black history and celebrates the economic contributions of Black Illinoisans. “Black-owned businesses are vital to Illinois' economy and building generational wealth,” said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. “When you support Black businesses and entrepreneurs, you help local communities thrive.” “Black-owned businesses are the backbone of so many Illinois communities, contributing both economically and culturally to

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A man from St. Louis who was critically injured in a carjacking in Washington, DC, has died.

A 40-year-old man was shot in South Saint Louis. It happened at the intersection of Louisiana Ave. and Gaston 8th Street, near Marquette Park.

A juvenile was shot this morning and subsequently hospitalized in a St. Louis area hospital.

Light rain is impacting central and southeast Missouri this morning, including a few of our southern counties. This rain will taper off later this morning into the afternoon and stay well south of the metro.

For some, the new tax season might serve as a stressful reminder of past taxes that have yet to be filed and paid.

BEIRUT (AP) — British forces on Saturday joined their American allies in new attacks against militia in Yemen. The U.S. military earlier launched strikes on dozens of sites manned by Iran-backed fighters in western Iraq and eastern Syria in retaliation for a drone strike in Jordan in late January that killed three U.S. service members [...]

Community members held a trivia night at the Moose Lodge in Wood River on Saturday to raise money to assist the family.

The average age of the American farmer continues to climb, and USDA references a study suggesting 70% of U.S. farmland will change hands in the next 20 years.

Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business alumni will fund SLU’s NVA program. Awardees will receive both financial support and mentoring from SLU experts.

The OFS 18-member board all volunteer their time to promote innovative, collaborative solutions toward providing food today and a hunger-free tomorrow.

ALTON - The Alton Police Department responded to multiple reports that a person had been shot while at a residence in the 900 block of Highland Avenue in Alton on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. The initial reports came in to Alton Police at 2:55 p.m. on Saturday. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said officers immediately responded to the scene and located a 13-year-old female who had been shot. "Life-saving measures were performed and the Alton Fire Department subsequently transported the victim to a local hospital," Chief Ford said. "The victim was later flown to a St. Louis area hospital. She remains in critical condition." Alton Police Officers were assisted in securing the scene and other areas by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, and other area police agencies. Detectives with the Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division are investigating and following up on all available leads. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked

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